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Congress extends controversial surveillance powers for 10 days
Congress extends controversial surveillance powers for 10 days
Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year renewal or the 18-month renewal President Trump had demanded, but both votes tanked.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 17, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC
Acting ICE director says he's resigning amid record-breaking shutdown
Acting ICE director says he's resigning amid record-breaking shutdown
The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.
Ximena Bustillo | Apr 17, 2026, 5:10 AM UTC
ICE court raids have ramped up in Southern California. Two state lawmakers introduce two bills to try to stop it
ICE court raids have ramped up in Southern California. Two state lawmakers introduce two bills to try to stop it
Courthouse arrests have ramped up across the state, particularly at the San Bernardino Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga, where raids have become a regular occurrence.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 17, 2026, 4:50 AM UTC
Singer D4vd is arrested months after a teen's remains were found in his car
Singer D4vd is arrested months after a teen's remains were found in his car
The 21-year-old Houston-born singer, whose real name is David Burke, had been under a secret investigation by an LA County grand jury after a 14-year-old girl's decomposed body was found in his car.
The Associated Press | Apr 17, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC
House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.
Alana Wise | Apr 16, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings
Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings
Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ximena Bustillo | Apr 16, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC
These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA
These musicians are providing the soundtrack for anti-ICE protests in LA
Los Jornaleros Del Norte play protest songs whose lyrics reflect the hopes and struggles of undocumented workers as they evade immigration agents patrolling the streets.
Adrian Florido | Apr 16, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC
Black Perspectives IE: Hakan Jackson
Black Perspectives IE: Hakan Jackson
Host Maya Gwynn speaks with Hakan Jackson, Co-Founder of The People's Collective for Environmental Justice.
Maya Gwynn | Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pien Huang | Apr 16, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.
Meg Anderson | Apr 16, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
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